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Primidone

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Desoxyphenobarbital, 5-Ethyl-5-phenylhexahydropyrimidine-4,6-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H14N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
218.25
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

primidone

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC1(C(=O)NCNC1=O)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C12H14N2O2/c1-2-12(9-6-4-3-5-7-9)10(15)13-8-14-11(12)16/h3-7H,2,8H2,1H3,(H,13,15)(H,14,16)

InChI key

DQMZLTXERSFNPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Primidone EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 2 - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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G J de Haan et al.
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 147(47), 2325-2326 (2003-12-13)
The antiepileptic drug primidone is to be withdrawn from sale by January 2004. After this date, the drug will still be available for a time, but only on a limited basis. Most primidone users are elderly patients who have been
Reo Tanoshima et al.
Therapeutic drug monitoring, 35(2), 145-149 (2013-03-19)
A 7.5-year-old girl who was treated with phenobarbital (PHB) for epilepsy was admitted with decreased levels of consciousness. She had been known to have high PHB levels of unknown cause, without symptoms. Her PHB levels were very high, as expected
D F Lehmann
Medical toxicology and adverse drug experience, 2(5), 383-387 (1987-09-01)
Seven cases of crystalluria following primidone overdose have been reported since the 1950s. An eighth case of primidone crystalluria following overdose is presented. Because of low aqueous solubility (600 mg/L at 37 degrees C) which is directly proportional to temperature
R Wilbur et al.
American journal of hospital pharmacy, 38(8), 1138-1143 (1981-08-01)
The evidence for the efficacy of anticonvulsant drugs in the control of seizures during alcohol withdrawal is examined. The literature on the use of anticonvulsants to control anxiety, irritability, tension, and other symptoms of abstinence syndrome is reviewed. The data
[Primidone].
K Furuno et al.
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine, 53 Su Pt 1, 928-930 (1995-02-01)

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